Robert E Snow

Title: Robert E. Snow: Inventor of Mechanical and Interface Innovations.

Introduction

Robert E. Snow is an inventor associated with San Jose, California. His patent work spans mechanical engineering and computer-interface design. His portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Snow’s patents describe solutions for improving axle stiffness and linking graphical sliders on a computer display.

“Apparatus for Optimizing the Stiffness of an Axle” describes a stiffening structure made of elements that fit around an axle. The elements have semi-circular channels and expanded outer structures with recesses. Together, they are designed to reduce axle deflection along a predetermined length.

“Method and Apparatus for Linking Images of Sliders on a Computer Display” presents a way to coordinate graphical user interface sliders. A master slider influences a slave slider, which can operate in full-slave, partial-slave, or free mode. Visual indicators can show the limits on the slave slider’s movement.

Career Highlights

Snow’s listed affiliations include Apple Inc. and the Snow Family Trust. His patent subjects reflect an interest in both physical structures and interactive computer interfaces.

Collaborations

Snow’s listed coworkers include Lisa Louise Davis and Susan M. Bartalo. These associations provide context for his professional network, though the available information does not specify their roles in the patents.

Conclusion

Robert E. Snow’s patent portfolio brings together an axle-stiffening apparatus and a method for coordinating on-screen sliders, illustrating his work across mechanical and digital design.